GRE Word List
PHOENIX
a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period
The meaning of the word phoenix is a legendary bird which according to one account lived 500 years, burned itself to ashes on a pyre, and rose alive from the ashes to live another period.
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| astral | of, relating to, or coming from the stars |
| flit | to pass quickly or abruptly from one place or condition to another |
| dominate | rule |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| renovate | to restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding) |
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| piebald | composed of incongruous parts |
| subordinate | placed in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior |